Conservation and Sustainability
Water is life, yet access to clean and sustainable water sources remains a challenge in many regions. Here, we discuss water conservation, management, and the critical role of rivers, lakes, and wetlands in maintaining ecological balance. Learn about efforts to protect water resources and ensure a sustainable future.
Water scarcity has long been a pressing issue in Uganda’s Isingiro District, particularly in the Nakivale and Oruchinga refugee settlements. With over 132,000 refugees in the region and a dwindling supply of clean water, the situation has been grim. However, the Kagera Water Project—a €73 million initiative funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD)—promises… Continue reading The Kagera Water Project: A Lifeline for Refugees and Host Communities
Water hyacinth, with its lush green leaves and delicate purple flowers, might look harmless—beautiful, even. But beneath that deceptive façade lies one of the world’s most aggressive aquatic invaders. In Kenya, this plant has become an ecological menace, choking vital water bodies, suffocating aquatic life, and disrupting livelihoods. A Troubled Introduction Originally from South America,… Continue reading Water Hyacinth: Kenya’s Silent Green Invader
Off the coast of Wasini Island in Kenya, a remarkable initiative is restoring seagrass meadows, driven by a fishing community determined to revive their marine ecosystem and livelihoods. Members of the Wasini Beach Management Unit (BMU) are leading this effort. Over the years, destructive fishing practices caused a steep decline in fish populations and decimated… Continue reading Reviving Seagrass in Wasini Island, Kenya: A Key Initiative for Marine Life and Livelihoods